The Joey Pouch Digital Pattern

This is a downloadable PDF pattern - best downloaded and saved to a computer, flash drive, or in a cloud service. 

The Beginner Basics Collection is for those sewists new to bagmaking. Ultra-detailed patterns start at Level 1 for those with no prior bagmaking experience. Each level continues the same detailed format but adds new skills. Using easy-to-source cotton fabric and with little to no hardware, the emphasis is on bringing your sewing creativity and talent to the finished product. 

The Joey Pouch waist bag/sling bag is a Level 3 pattern and teaches these new skills:

• Cutting rectangle pieces and using a corner template for efficiency 
• Attaching a gusset to a curved body
• Making a curved diagonal flap
• Installing a zipper
• Making card slots
• Installing a grommet
• Binding or finishing raw seams (3 methods described) 

Chasing a toddler in the park was the inspiration for The Joey Pouch. Dragging a huge diaper bag or a purse wasn’t practical. I didn’t need a lot: a phone for emergency, keys, sunglasses, a small snack, and a couple of hand wipes. A diaper change was for the car.

The Joey Pouch fits the bill. Simple features for great function and skill-building include:

• A streamlined assembly process teaches new skills, eliminates bulky seams, and ensures a great-looking finished bag.
• A large exterior phone pocket with a strong magnet.
• A unique diagonal flap that looks great at the waist or across the chest.
• A strong zipper gusset to hold up to lots of use.
• An adjustable strap that won’t stretch.
• Four interior card slots or optional slip pocket
• Optional grommet and elastic to hold a roll of doggy bags.
• A roomy interior for lots of stuff
• The two main body seams can be finished in 3 way

For Beginner Bagmakers, comfortable with their sewing machine, tools, and terminology.

Bag finishes at 8" W x 5" H x 2" D

MATERIALS AND NOTIONS:

• 1/2 yard exterior fabric
• 1/2 yard lining fabric
• 1 yard x 20" SF101
• (1) 1 1/2” side release buckle
• (1) 1 1/2” slide adjuster (aka tri-glide)
• 48+” of 1 1/2” webbing (depends on size of person wearing)
• 56” of 1/2” double-fold binding or 1” fold-over elastic (strongly recommend) (FOE) (omit if making your own binding) See Beginner Bits for comparison.
• 14” of #5 zipper tape and one pull – zipper should measure 1 1/4” wide if using packaged – instructions include notes if using a narrower zipper
• (1) thin 14mm magnetic snap

For doggy bag or earphone cord:

• (1) grommet with 1/2” opening (An extra one to practice on scrap is suggested)
• 3 1/4” of 3/8” or 1/2” THIN elastic – less bulk in seams (to hold doggy bags)

Forty-one (41) page PDF pattern in full color. Ready to print on 8.5 x 11 paper or A4. Color-coded Fabric and Interfacing Cut Chart and coordinating Pattern Piece Labels for efficiency. 

You may sell items from this pattern on a home production basis only. See the pattern for more information.

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